MOVIES & OTT · 141 LIVE POLLS
What India thinks about movies and OTT
Theatre or OTT, Bollywood or South cinema, and how many subscriptions is too many — entertainment, by the votes.
ALL MOVIES & OTT POLLS
- Which streaming platform is worth the money in 2026?
- Which industry makes better films right now?
- SRK vs Salman vs Aamir — whose era was the greatest?
- Best Indian web series ever made?
- Which music app do you actually pay for?
- Are theatres dying because of OTT?
- Which decade had the best Bollywood music?
- Do you watch content at 1x speed?
- Would you pay ₹500+ for a movie ticket?
- The last book you finished was...
- Bigg Boss — guilty pleasure or cultural decline?
- K-dramas vs Indian serials — what does your family watch?
- Is Indian stand-up comedy actually funny?
- Animated films are for adults too. Agree?
- The INDIA bloc marched to ECI demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation over alleged voter roll deletions (SIR). Was the Opposition's protest justified — or political theatre?
- India lost the T20I series 4-0 to England (with the 5th T20I ongoing). As a fan, what's your honest reaction?
- Legendary singer S. Janaki has passed away today. Where does she rank in the pantheon of Indian playback singing?
- S. Janaki, the 'Nightingale of South India', has passed away at 88. What is her greatest legacy?
- OTT vs theatres: how do you watch movies now?
- Harry Brook smashed a historic knock in the 5th T20I to seal England's series win over India. Is Brook now the best batter in the world across all formats?
- Dhamaal 4 (Ajay Devgn, Arshad Warsi, Riteish Deshmukh) is out — reviews are mixed. Where does it land for you?
- Alpha (Alia Bhatt & Sharvari) just launched YRF's first female-led spy film. Does Bollywood ACTUALLY need more women-led action franchises — or is one film too early to call it a trend?
- Dhamaal 4 is tracking for a big opening weekend at the box office. Do you think the Dhamaal franchise still has the same magic?
- Samsung Galaxy S26 series vs iPhone 17 — both expected in India by Aug–Sep 2026. Which launch are you more excited about?
- Your manager books a 9am Monday standup. What do you actually do?
- What genre of movies do you prefer watching?
- Which streaming platform has the best original content in 2026?
- Delhi people — what's your go-to night out spot in the city right now?
- FIFA WC 2026 SF is TODAY — France vs Spain in Dallas. Who punches their ticket to the final at MetLife Stadium?
- Auto quotes ₹120, Ola shows ₹140, your phone is at 11% battery. What do you do?
- England have thrashed India 3-0 in the T20I series, with India bowled out for 76 in one match. With the 5th T20I today, what's India's single biggest problem right now?
- Should ride-hailing apps show how many drivers rejected your ride request?
- Should cricket broadcasts show fewer ads between overs?
- Is the interval the best part of a movie experience?
- Would you watch a silent film?
- Do you still watch Doordarshan?
- Do you prefer happy endings in movies?
- Should OTT platforms remove viewing history easily?
- Should every film have an intermission?
- Do you watch sports on OTT apps?
- Are podcasts replacing radio for you?
- Which podcast genre do you listen to most?
- Would you watch a three-hour film at home in one sitting?
- Should theatre ticket prices be capped by the government?
- Have you ever walked out of a movie?
- Do you watch movies on a laptop, TV or phone at home?
- Should food packets show 'high sugar' warnings?
- Are ads on OTT platforms acceptable for a lower price?
- Should OTT platforms offer cheaper mobile-only plans?
- Do you read books regularly?
- Kindle or paper books?
- Should online sellers show the country of origin clearly?
- Do you watch sports documentaries?
- Which is better — book or film adaptation?
- Do you watch content in English more than Hindi?
- Should violent films get stricter ratings?
- Is single-screen cinema better than multiplex?
- Would you pay extra for IMAX?
- Do you follow celebrity news?
- Should celebrities speak on social issues?
- Do you use YouTube for movies or full shows?
- Do movies influence how young people behave?
- Have you watched a film festival screening?
- Do you trust IMDb ratings?
- Should film award shows be more transparent?
- Are sequels usually worse than the original?
- Does a film's star matter more than its story?
- Should films be released in all Indian languages at once?
- Which old Indian TV show do you miss most?
- Which is the best Indian web series?
- Do you prefer short episodes or long episodes?
- Should OTT platforms release all episodes at once?
- Do you rewatch old shows?
- Should sports channels show more women's sports?
- Do you watch movies alone in a theatre?
- Do you prefer animated movies?
- Should India produce more animated films?
- Do you watch documentaries?
- What is the best seat in a cinema hall?
- Do you talk during movies in the theatre?
- Is using a phone in a cinema hall rude?
- Should products show their carbon footprint?
- Should junk food ads be banned during children's shows?
- Do you watch TV serials with your family?
- Do you still watch cable or DTH TV?
- Should cinema halls offer cheaper weekday tickets?
- Who is the best Indian stand-up comedian?
- Should comedians be free to joke about anything?
- Do you watch reality TV shows?
- Is reality TV scripted?
- How far in advance do you book a holiday?
- Have you attended a stand-up comedy show?
- Should more sports be broadcast free on TV?
- Do you listen to old Hindi songs?
- Should exams be open-book?
- Which is the best decade for Hindi film music?
- Do you listen to regional language music?
- Do you go to music concerts?
- Are concert ticket prices too high in India?
- Do you watch horror movies?
- Should movie trailers avoid spoilers?
- Should cricketers be rested from bilateral series to avoid burnout?
- Do you follow box office collections?
- Is nepotism a real problem in Bollywood?
- Should star salaries be capped to reduce film budgets?
- Which is the toughest country for India to win a Test series in?
- Which music streaming app do you use?
- Do you binge-watch entire seasons in one go?
- Should films have shorter run times?
- Should Indian films drop song-and-dance sequences?
- Do you watch Korean dramas?
- Should shopping apps show the total price upfront including fees?
- Do you watch web series more than movies?
- Should restaurants show calorie counts on menus?
- What is your favourite film genre?
- Do you book trains through IRCTC?
- Are movie remakes a good idea?
- Which is the best Indian movie of all time?
- Which film industry makes the best movies in India?
- Do reviews affect whether you watch a movie?
- Do you watch movies on the first day of release?
- Are multiplex food prices fair?
- Should theatres allow outside food?
- Bollywood or South Indian cinema — which do you watch more?
- Do you buy popcorn at the theatre?
- How much is too much for a movie ticket?
- Subtitles or dubbing for foreign shows?
- Do you watch movies dubbed in your language?
- Is South Indian cinema better than Bollywood right now?
- Which OTT platform do you use most?
- Do you prefer watching new movies in a theatre or on OTT?
- Are OTT subscriptions too expensive in India?
- Should OTT shows be censored like films?
- Do you share OTT passwords with friends or family?
- How many OTT subscriptions do you pay for?
- Should celebrities stay out of politics?
- Is YouTube better than traditional TV?
- Best music album of 2026?
- Who's India's biggest entertainer right now?
- Best OTT web series of 2026?
- Best Bollywood movie of 2026 so far?
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What entertainment topics are covered?
Films across languages, OTT platforms and subscriptions, web series, music and viewing habits.
How reliable are the results?
PulsePoll results come from a self-selected online sample, so they are indicative rather than representative of all Indians. See the methodology page for how votes are counted and validated.
How votes are counted: methodology.